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Page 453
... mind , that is , the mind of the great majority , had rested in that belief up to the repeal of the Missouri Compromise . But upon that event , I became convinced that either I had been resting in a delusion , or the institution was ...
... mind , that is , the mind of the great majority , had rested in that belief up to the repeal of the Missouri Compromise . But upon that event , I became convinced that either I had been resting in a delusion , or the institution was ...
Page 466
... mind did rest in the belief that it was in the course of ultimate extinction . But lately , I think - and in this I charge nothing on the judge's motives - lately , I think , that he , and those acting with him , have placed that ...
... mind did rest in the belief that it was in the course of ultimate extinction . But lately , I think - and in this I charge nothing on the judge's motives - lately , I think , that he , and those acting with him , have placed that ...
Page 519
... mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinc- tion . I have expressed that as my wish . I entertain the opinion , upon evidence sufficient to my mind , that the fathers of this government placed that ...
... mind shall rest in the belief that it is in the course of ultimate extinc- tion . I have expressed that as my wish . I entertain the opinion , upon evidence sufficient to my mind , that the fathers of this government placed that ...
Contents
Reply to a Committee of Religious Denominations Asking | 145 |
Chronology | 193 |
Address to the People of Sangamon County Illinois March | 221 |
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